Fresh oysters are tough to open if you don’t know what you’re doing, and you usually need a sturdy shucking knife. This method of opening from the front of the oyster can be done safely with a common paring knife.

Oysters can be delicious. Getting fresh ones open can be dangerous. Thankfully, the folks at America's Test Kitchen show us a great way to get fresh oysters open and ready to eat without cutting our fingers or risking stabbing ourselves in the thumb or palm in the process.